These are my Langston pants. My sewing bud Cate tells me they are ‘on trend’ which makes me smile. I am seldom ‘on trend’!
I enjoyed the detail in this pattern, and the top stitching, and fun pockets. I left off the claw hammer strap.
At the start I decided to tack the key pieces together to check the fit. Good plan, but by doing this the construction order will not follow the pattern instructions.
I have a mixed relationship with elasticated pants. Love the comfort, but am overly concerned about the look, especially the back view. Maybe PTSD following Intermediate School rompers. Maybe the back yoke helps with this style.
After wearing these a few times, I take these on and off without undoing the fly. Perhaps the elastic should have been a little tighter. They are comfortable.
The fit works. I made size E, and added 8cm (3”) to the lower leg. With previous elastic waisted pants I have ended up putting elastic in the cuff. These have quite a wide leg which I like. Good to change things up a bit.
Sadly this has been a theme running through my recent sewing where I am aware at the cutting stage that my fabric choice is going to let me down. So, a goal for 2025 sewing is weight and drape!
One detail which was a bit tricky was the metail zip. I bought one at our local emporium, but the quality was not great. Then, at a sewing retreat, someone recommended trying op shops. Success!
My goal was to make some wear-when-not-working- pants. My go to is usually jeans, and shorts in summer. It is nice to have an alternative.
I think I will make these again, with a heavier fabric - watch this space.
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